The heart is great which shows moderation in the midst of prosperity.

The whole duty of man is embraced in the two principles of abstinence and patience: temperance in prosperity, and patient courage in adversity.

The time will come when diligent research over periods will bring to light things which now lie hidden...Many discoveries are reserved for ages still to come, when memories of us will have been effaced. Our universe is a sorry little affair unless it has something for every age to investigate. nature does not reveal her mysteries once and for all.

Whereas a prolonged life is not necessarily better, a prolonged death is necessarily worse.

Men love their vices and hate them at the same time.

A dwarf can stand on a mountain, he's no taller.

Prudence and love cannot be mixed; you can end love, but never moderate it.